Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with theWestern New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences

Family: Juncaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Juncus arcticus var. balticus is found in upper elevation moist meadows. The bract of the inflorescence extends beyond the inflorescence like a continuation of the stem, which is terete. The perianth is purplish, with a greenish stripe along the midrib.
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